A caller who reported a 'large' snake in Springettsbury woods wasn't kidding
Ron Musselman
York Dispatch
The Springettsbury Township Police Department labeled it the “strange call of the day” on Thursday.
Officers said in a Facebook post they responded to the 1500 block of Whiteford Road around 2 p.m. after receiving a report of a large snake in a wooded area.
Police found a deceased 15-foot python.
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Officers said it is unknown where the python came from or how long it had been there.
Anyone with information can contact Springettsbury Township Police at 717-757-3525.
— Ron Musselman can be reached at rmusselman@yorkdispatch.com or via Twitter at @ronmusselman8